Rupert Davies(1916-1976)

Served as a Sub-Lieutenant (Observer) in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II. In 1940 the 'Swordfish' in which he was flying ditched in the sea off the Dutch Coast. Davies was captured and sent to Stalag Luft III, the camp made famous through The Great Escape (1963). It was in Stalag Luft III that he developed a serious interest in theatre, through entertaining his fellow prisoners. He also made three escape attempts, all of which failed.